Top products from r/paris
We found 21 product mentions on r/paris. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. The Invention of Paris: A History in Footsteps
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
2. 新品 Orange Holiday Europe - 3GB Internet Data in 4G/LTE (Currently 8GB 30mn + 200 Texts from 30 Countries in Europe to Any Country Worldwide (8GB)
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3GB of Internet in Europe on 4G networks (8GB PROMOTION ACTIVATED AUTOMATICALLY FOR SIMS ACTIVATED BEFORE July 9th 2020) - Data tethering and use in hotspots allowed30 minutes and 200 texts from Europe to worldwideCredit valid 14 days after 1st use ( first call, first text, first internet connection...
3. Tenba Messenger Large Photo/Laptop Bag - Burnt Orange (638-234)
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Number of reviews: 1
Fits most 17-inch laptopsRemovable photo insertEasily holds D/SLR body, 3 lenses, flash, magazines and files, in addition to your laptopExterior of 1000 Denier Nylon: the most time-tested and proven outdoor textile ever; the optimal combination of strength, durability, and light weight; Plus Durafle...
5. Naughty Paris: A Lady's Guide to the Sexy City
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Number of reviews: 1
6. Méthode de musculation (Méthode Lafay) (French Edition)
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Number of reviews: 1
8. Plan de Paris par arrondissement 100% Plastifié (PLANS (85)) (French Edition)
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Number of reviews: 1
9. GUIDE MICHELIN FRANCE 2011 (G.F. (55500)) (French Edition)
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Number of reviews: 1
10. How Music Works
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Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
11. Markets of Paris, 2nd Edition: Food, Antiques, Crafts, Books, and More
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Number of reviews: 1
Little Bookroom
12. Paris: The Secret History
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Number of reviews: 1
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13. Paris Was Ours
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
14. Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong: Why We Love France but Not the French
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Number of reviews: 1
Sourcebooks
15. Seven Ages of Paris
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Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
16. French or Foe?: Getting the Most Out of Visiting, Living and Working in France
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
17. French or Foe?: Getting the Most Out of Visiting, Living and Working in France
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Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
18. Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir
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Number of reviews: 1
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Congratulations! I too am planning my honeymoon to Paris this summer a few weeks after you. I'm happy to share my research (much of which I've compiled from Reddit suggestions and wikitravel). I've also been before, though my fiancee hasn't, so we're doing all of the touristy things that I thought were worth it after being there and doing them mystelf.
First off, I'm been putting most of my research into a google map. Blue pins are the tourist attractions, blue circles are shopping and green circles are vegetarian restaurants. My fiancee is vegetarian, though this may not be an issue for you. If you do want my vegetarian research, let me know and I'll do a follow up post. My plan is to use this map on my iphone while we're on the go (we'll have a mifi so we'll have internet on the go) so if serendipity isn't striking us we can find a close restaurant or cafe that's recommended.
My general tips are as follows:
Fancy Restaurants Recommended by Reddit
Restaurants which require reservations recommended by my Aunt who lives in Paris:
Street Markets
Other Links that I collected but haven't looked at in a while:
Have a great trip!
EDIT: A few additional thoughts:
The side bar has a few links which may be helpful if you haven't seen them:
http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Was-Ours-Penelope-Rowlands/dp/1565129539
This isn't a practical guide per se, but it talks extensively about what it "feels like" to live in Paris. I found it to be super-helpful.
http://www.absparis.org/fr/_fileup/telechargements/pdf_telechargements_10.pdf
This is the guide that my exchange school (in Paris) sent me when I was accepted to study there. A lot of the details (like where to buy textbooks, etc) won't apply to you, but there is still a ton of useful information in there.
The rest is personal advice:
Cell phone providers: the big two are Orange and SFR. There are other smaller, "no frills" providers like Simyo that you can also investigate. Most likely, what you'll want to do is buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card to use with your existing phone. Orange and SFR charge 40-50 cents a minute, Simyo charges 15ish. Just beware - if you have an iPhone from AT&T, you won't be able to put another provider's SIM card in it. If you need to you can get a phone for 10 euros or so.
Grocery stores are everywhere. The major chains are G20 and Franprix, and they're pretty equivalent, as far as I can tell. Of course, you can also buy food from individual shops / outdoor markets.
Tips are almost always (99%) included in the bill. If you feel that your waiter was phenomenally wonderful and is your new favorite person in the world, round the check up to the nearest denomination that you have (i.e. if your bill was 33.50, you can round up to 35 if you want). Say "c'est bon" (it's good) as you hand them the money to let them know that you don't expect change.
Cars: You don't need a car. In fact, you don't even want a car. Paris is probably the single most pedestrian friendly city in the world. What you'll want is a Navigo subway pass. Basically, these are cards that you can pre-load with money, and then swipe to get on to the metro.
You can also check out the Velib bike system. Basically, there are bikes in bike racks all around the city. You check one out for 1/2 euros a day (there are also weekly, monthly, and yearly plans) and then pay a small amount per hour until you return it to any other bike rack. Warning: You'll need a credit card with a chip in it to sign up for this system, and American credit cards don't have them.
There are a million other details that I can't think of now. I'll probably come back and edit this post a few times as I start remembering them.
EDIT: Be careful about ordering water in restaurants. If you just order water (de l'eau), you'll most likely be brought bottled water (eau minerale). By law, all types of eating establishments have to offer free tap water, but you need to know how to ask for it. Une carafe d'eau is a pitcher of tap water, and will be free.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I'll be living in Paris until May of next year, so if you'd like meet up and grab a beer or whatever, let me know.
--Don't think speaking French will solve your problems or that not speaking it is the reason for them-- instead, read Polly Platt's book "French or Foe" (single most helpful guide to French thinking; my neighbors from the UK were given the book by the embassy before they moved) and David Applefield's book "Paris Inside Out" which has lots of practical tips (and as many others as you can-- ignore the "I adore everything about Paris" ones, those people just haven't lived here long enough, and anyway if you adore everything about Paris, you don't need advice)
--If you move in September, there is a big moving-to-Paris weekend conference for Anglophones every year in October at the American Church, called Bloom Where You Are Planted, with lots of helpful tips and organizations. Bloom also produces a book most years with advice for newcomers.
--Paris expats' blogs are great for finding tips about cafes, bars, places to eat, fun things to do, etc.
--Get to know the Pariscope, the weekly 40-cent or so guide to what is on that week
--Get to know your Mairie, the town hall for your arrondissement. They propose lots of help for foreigners and often have a group of French volunteers [http://www.mairie11.paris.fr/mairie11/jsp/site/Portal.jsp]
--If you are ever really angry-- speak ENGLISH rather than stammer in bad French (everyone in France feels they *should know English)
Have a great time in Paris!
[http://www.amazon.com/French-Foe-Getting-Visiting-Working/dp/0964668424]
[http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Inside-Out-7th-Insiders/dp/B001PIHTVY/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1310645374&sr=1-15]
It might help to know what level you are currently! That said, I used this book in uni and really liked it. Imagine it’s pretty good for self study too, because it’s got exercises with answers in the back. Explanations + instructions are in English.
Link is to amazon. It’s also all online for free if you look. No idea which bookshops would have it in, you’d have to check.
[The secret history of paris by andrew hussey] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paris-Secret-History-Andrew-Hussey/dp/0141011130/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323200619&sr=1-1) is also good. It'll give a bit of a different perspective, but just as worthwhile. As well as the other recommendations.
You should read Eddie Huang's book, it's really interesting on a cultural integration point of view: Fresh off the boat
Interesting ideas and well written. Fun as fuck.
Hello again,
I was thinking of purchasing a sim card for my 1 week stay. I mostly just want the option to be able to call my airbnb host as well as have some travel data. I was thinking of getting a sim card off of amazon: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B07NLCL9SP/
Any luck with these? My phone is on Verizon and seems to be unlocked. Otherwise should I wait to purchase one in town?
Give "The Invention of Paris" a shot. i loved it when i read it, and learned a lot.
Déjà il y a ce plan qui est super : http://carto.metro.free.fr/cartes/metro-paris/index.php?station=Les+Halles&zoom=3
Il y a un livre avec les plans de stations en 3d mais je ne retrouve plus le nom, il faut que je cherche.
edit: https://www.amazon.fr/Mangroves-urbaines-David-MANGIN/dp/2373680238 retrouvé
I didn't carry a wallet the entire time I was there. Instead I had my money and credit cards in one of these, around my neck and ticked into a jacket pocket.
I bought this camera bag because it doesn't scream "HEY THIS IS A CAMERA BAG" (in gray...found it for $75 on eBay).
Most importantly though, I was vigilant and watched what was happening around my wife, while she kept an eye on what was happening around me.
Have fun, and try to not worry so much, but still be aware of your surroundings (if that makes any sense :P)
A History of Paris.
http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Ages-Paris-Alistair-Horne/dp/1400034469/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323132739&sr=1-1
Tiens, un bon plan.
I meant this one.
For those looking for a subscription : http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Hebdo/dp/B00007LMFU/
https://www.amazon.com/Naughty-Paris-Ladys-Guide-Sexy/dp/2953187006
WumboJumbo already posted Horne's Seven Ages, but Colin Jones' Paris: The Biography of a City is another option.
I've personally found that there are just so many histories of Paris and life in the city (thanks in part to the massive English-literate/ex-pat population) that there are tons of possible selections that some people hate and some people like. Something to keep in mind if you try one and end up getting bored to death.